PROGRAM CHAIR
Rishi P. Singh, MD
Staff Physician and President, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Professor of Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Stuart, FL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This educational online enduring activity will offer the ophthalmology clinician an opportunity to leverage dosing regimens and next-generation anti-VEGF therapies in the management of diabetic macular edema (DME). Through the use of VR animation and case studies, the program aims to increase the participant’s knowledge of treatment options to manage DME. Learn more about the safety profiles of anti-VEGF therapies in patients with DME. Patients will be able to integrate knowledge about dosing strategies and novel agents to individualize treatment plans for patients with DME based on disease characteristics, patient characteristics, and preferences in order to optimize outcomes.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians in ophthalmology or retina-focused fellowships who manage patients with DME, AMD, DR, ROP, and RVO.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Identify patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) who could benefit from anti-VEGF agents using guideline-recommended care
- Analyze clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF agents for the management of patients with DME
- Develop treatment plans for patients with DME based on disease characteristics and up-to-date clinical trial data
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, Med Learning Group is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Med Learning Group designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hour.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Faculty Member | Disclosures |
Rishi P. Singh, MD | Received Consulting Fees from: Apellis, AbbVie, Bausch + Lomb, Alcon, Genentech, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Iveric Bio, RegenXbio, and Eyepoint. |
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed by a physician and nurse reviewer.
Individuals in Control of the Content of the Activity
The individuals in control of the content of this activity have reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Michael Milano, MD, discloses that he has received consulting fees from Wolters Kluwer.
- Shannon Mutch MS, RN, OCN, has nothing to disclose.
- A medical reviewer from CME Peer Review LLC, has nothing to disclose.
- Nicole Longo, MD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Sharon Windsor Harker, Medical Director for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin-Samuels, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel Dasilva, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CE activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity. In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation. Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CE activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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RELEASED DATE: June 14, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE: June 14, 2025
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